WWE Championship: Superstar Billy Graham

Superstar Billy Graham: April 30, 1977-February 20, 1978

After many failed attempts, Graham finally won the WWWF Championship from Bruno Sammartino on April, 30 1977. He wrestled many greats throughout his stint as the champion. One of his most famous matches came when he wrestled Harley Race in an NWA-WWWF champion unification match. The match ended in a one hour time limit draw with both men a bloody mess. He eventually lost the title on February 20, 1978 to Bob Backlund. Graham holding the title for 296 days is the longest title reign for a heel in WWE history.

Scores:

Strength: Graham had many notable matches and feuds. He held the title for the longest a heel has held the title. 10/10

Length: He held the title for 296 days. This may not be as long as Sammartino or Morales, but it was a very long time of a heel at that time.  8/10

Opponents: He wrestled many of the greats of the time including Sammartino, Dusty Rhodes, and Harley Race. 10/10

Matches: One of his most famous matches was his one hour brawl with Harley Race. He also faced Dusty Rhodes in a Texas bullrope match. 10/10

Final Score: 38/40= 95% A